§ 26–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 26-402 (2026)
Title 26. Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal
Subtitle 4. Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents
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(a)
This section does not apply if the alleged offense is any of the offenses enumerated in § 26–202(a)(3)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this title.
(b)
If a police officer arrests a person and takes the person before a District Court commissioner as provided in this title, the person shall be released on issuance of a citation if:
(1)
A commissioner is not available;
(2)
A judge, clerk, or other public officer, authorized to accept bail for the court is not available; and
(3)
The person charged gives the person’s written promise to appear in court.